Caption Contest Photo #564
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Year: 2015
Syrian Refugee Crisis A Challenge And Threat To Europe
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS—The almost Biblical scenes of mass humanity surging through Europe from the Balkans to the Baltic have created jarring images as we see a mass movement…
Lie To Me
by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing The storyline seems intriguing enough: A doctor famous for exploiting body language to discern the truth grows rich using his skills to solve crimes. The television show “Lie to…
A Slice Of Tradition
Contrary to popular New Hampshire native’s beliefs, there are a variety of different Flatlanders living here in the Granite State. I belong to the New York Flatlanders. We do sympathize with those Flatlanders from Massachusetts,…
HOP SLINGER IPA – Henniker Brewing Co
We are fortunate to live in a state that is proud to say we are the largest consumer of beer in the nation… or at least if you are proud of NH and love your…
Jordanian King Calls Clash with Radical Islam a “Third World War”
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS — Among the 193 Presidential and Ministerial speeches being made during the UN General Assembly debate, most will present politically pedantic and often droning restatements…
James Fortune – Retrospective at Plymouth State University
Artwork by Jim Fortune The Fortune retrospective is a “not to miss” show about a brilliant mind and a professor of art who inspired generations of young artist/art educators. I was one of those young…
Caption Contest Photo #563
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Smart Guy
Brendan is on vacation this week. This column originally appeared on March 15, 2012 and is included in his latest book “Best Of A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire.” I recently bought myself a smartphone. I…
Dry River Trail – From Crawford Notch to Lake of the Clouds
When we hike we discuss places we would like to go and during one outing this summer Becca suggested that we should check out the Dry River Trail. We agreed it would be interesting to…
Three Little Pigs – Rockingham Brewing Co.
Just prior to New Hampshire’s beautiful fall leave colors and those traveling to ‘peep’ at them, beer enthusiasts are drawn to more full tasting brews. Flavors like pumpkin ales and hard apple ciders and, of…
President Xi’s Swag vs the Pope’s Black Fiat
by John J. Metzler Weirs Times Contributing Writer UNITED NATIONS – Both Pope Francis and China’s President are visiting the United States at the same time. Two men whose paths will nearly intersect, both not…
Caption Contest Photo #562
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Best and Brightest
by Ken Gorrell, Weirs Times Contributing Writer There’s nothing quite as life-affirming as attending a Boy Scout Eagle Court of Honor, recognizing the accomplishments of a new Eagle Scout. I’ve attended six Eagle ceremonies as…
Thirty Years On
I almost let last month disappear from view without recognizing a personal anniversary. It was thirty years ago in September that I moved to Central New Hampshire from Long Island, New York; most likely the…